14th June, 2023
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Wednesday morning congratulated his predecessor, Akinwumi Ambode on his 60th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu, in the congratulatory message shared on his Facebook page noted that Ambode dedicated his young and adult life to the service of Lagos as a civil servant and later as the 14th Governor of the State.
He added that as Council Treasurer, Auditor General for Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Accountant-General of Lagos State, the Ambode displayed a high level of integrity, dedication and professionalism to service in the public sector.
“He recorded same achievements as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and as the State’s Accountant General.
“He also made positive and significant impacts in some sectors during his tenure as Lagos State Governor, working for the continuous growth and development of our State.
“I wish His Excellency, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode a happy birthday and pray that he witnesses many more fruitful years in good health.
“On behalf of my dear wife, Ibijoke, the government and good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends and political associates of my predecessor, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to congratulate him on his 60th birthday,” Sanwo-Olu said.